Materials Science​/Metallurgical Engineering Intern

Materials Science/Metallurgical Engineering Intern

La Grange, IL

The purpose of this position is to support metallurgical investigations in the development and manufacturing of world-class rail products and services vital to our customer's needs through the application of specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities. Work involves increasing levels of independent judgment, decision making, and creativity.

• Required: Enrolled in a BS Engineering program, specializing in Metallurgy or Materials. Science & Engineering with a focus in metals.
• Completed introductory classes in Materials Science and the associated lab work.
• Classroom/lab training in Scanning Electron Microscopy.
• Preferred: Basic understanding of internal combustion engines; mechanical aptitude is a plus.

• Assist staff metallurgists with investigations.
• Prepare metallographic samples.
• Perform mechanical and hardness tests.
• Perform SEM analyses.
• Publish technical reports.
• Maintain Materials Engineering equipment.
• Maintain safety and good housekeeping standards.
• Frequent contact with others outside the work group.
• Provide manufacturing, engineering, and field technical support.
• Physical labor required including lifting parts & equipment weighing up to 35 lb.
• Work is conducted in a manufacturing environment.
• Travel as required to fulfill work assignments (will vary).

• Have completed Sophomore year in Materials Science or Metallurgical Engineering degree program.

Essential and Physical Activities Functions:

• Strength: Traditional office setting requires occasional lifting of weight of 50 lbs, lifting boxes of paper.
• Motion: Use of a computer, keyboard and other equipment; employee will be sitting majority of the day with occasional walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling and driving.
• Vision/Hearing: Must be able to communicate with customers and coworkers and utilize all office equipment.
• Work Environment: Office sitting, not exposed to extremes of heat and cold. May require some work on the manufacturing floor that could expose candidate to all environmental aspects.
• Emotional Demands: Expected to quickly pick up tasks in a fast-paced office environment; may be required to give presentation, speak in public and work in teams.
• Safety: Not a safety sensitive position. Requires use of all site-specific PPE.

Hourly rate will be determined based on major and credit hours completed at start of internship. Transcripts will be requested.

Progress Rail is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

• Competitive Salary
• 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time‑Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Site specific Production and Incentive Plans
• Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans
• Site Specific Relocation and Sign‑on Bonus Programs

Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time/part-time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits. Subject to position, eligibility, and plan guidelines.